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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,628, 977,906.64 and 390,676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,628, 977,906.64 and 390,676 is: 539,132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,628 : 977,906.64 = 390,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,628/977,906.64 = 390,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,628x = 977,906.64 × 390,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,628x = 382,044,654,488.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,044,654,488.64/708,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,132.88

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